Suspicious Man Sought After Approaching Teen in West End

A suspicious man is being sought by Winnipeg police after approaching a 15-year-old girl on Friday evening.

Police say the teen was walking in the 300 block of Simcoe Street when a man in a vehicle passed her and parked.

The man exited the vehicle and began walking toward the teen on the sidewalk. He initiated a conversation, but the teen continued walking. The man eventually turned around and walked back to his vehicle.

The teen was concerned for her well-being and contacted police.

The suspect is described as black, 40-50 years old, 5’7″-5’8″ tall with a slim build. He was wearing a longshoreman’s style cap, brown/beige jacket and pants, and prescription glasses. He was driving either a silver or grey Nissan Rouge.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6668.